Operations Test Analyst V - JSE Nellis AFB

JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in developmental and operational testing of internal and external customer systems. Interface between instrumentation engineers and test customers to ensure that parametric data required is available for test data analysis and accurately reflects the system configuration and operational characteristics.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Provide or assist with leadership, organization, vision, innovation, and supervisory skills to a technical branch
• Provide detailed Technical Expertise on the test process, and range environment and capability
• Perform as EW, RF and Protocol Subject Matter Expert in a specialized area
• Improve processes, systems, and procedures to obtain efficiencies
• Develop advanced data analysis tools, processes, or products for complex analysis
• Provide analytical mentorship to mid-level and junior analysts
• Analyze pre-test predictions to design test events and profiles, define data collection requirements and go no-go criteria to meet complex test objectives; Brief complex mission execution plans
• Conduct and direct complex test activities from control centers and provide expert system performance monitoring

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide simulation support for the Joint Simulation Environment project at Nellis AFB, building simulations to support USAF operational test and training missions.
• Perform control room functions, including role-playing for constructive air assets, to support test and training exercises.
• Assist in developing test planning, test conduct, test processes, test reports, operational procedures, data deliverables, and safety packages.

SIMULATION SUPPORT:

• Configure the battle space, perform post-test reconfigurations, and prepare the virtual environment with customer-defined threat laydowns.
• Develop and implement threat configurations, System Under Test (SUT) configurations, and weapons configurations.
• Operate and act as a flyer/operator within the simulation environment to support verification and validation.

TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP:

• Instruct, mentor, and demonstrate to fellow flyers and engineers the threat system, operations, sensor systems, communication and navigation systems, and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI).

MODELING AND SIMULATION:

• Provide modeling and simulation support for the development, upgrade, operations, and integration of constructive, real-time, and virtual piloted simulators.
• Support the flying quality, airframe, propulsion, avionics, sensors, weapon, and electronic warfare mission areas.

ENGINEERING SUPPORT:

• Provide operations engineering support for test planning working groups, design reviews, and other related testing activities.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Completion of technical training and at least 20 years of related experience; or an associate degree and 16 years of related experience; or a related bachelor's degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) and 14 years of related experience; or a related Master's degree and 10 years of related experience. The incumbent must understand concepts, principles, and practices of engineering and analysis to enable the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs. The position requires knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in technology to solve problems in the specialty area.

In addition, an Operations/Test Analyst V must possess the following qualifications:

• Must maintain excellent communications and analytical skills
• Must possess working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting up to (20) pounds, constant sitting while using a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadline.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JOTDA18, A1412TW